The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is preparing to provide local students with backpacks of school supplies, books, and activities and resources related to literacy through its inaugural Stuff the Bus program. Stuff the Bus has public collection sites throughout Rutherford and Cannon Counties collecting school supply items which will conclude June 20 and is expected to assist more than 500 local students.

For information on locations for dropping off donations os such supplies, link HERE.

For more information on sponsoring a literacy kit for $10 or hosting an internal collection of literacy kits, please visit www.uwrutherford.org or call Jennifer Smith at (615) 893-7303.

On June 21st volunteers can sign-up for Raise Your Hand Tennessee at nearby locations. For additional information, click on these city links: